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Skin Care – It’s an Inside Job
General Nutrition for the Skin
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Essential Fatty Acids
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Omega 6: Linoleic and Gamma Linolenic
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Avoid arachidonic acid
Omega 3: Alpha Linolenic, EPA and DHA
Vitamins A, C, E, and Zinc
Lycopene and other phyto-nutrients
Water
Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
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AKA: sodium laureth sulfate or lauryl
sulfate
Disturbs the lipids in the stratum corneum
causing excess permeability
Acetone
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Decreases barrier integrity
Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid
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Retinoic Acid (Retin-A)
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Loosens the cohesion of cells and lipids
Induces barrier dysfunction leading to dry
skin, peeling, and photo-sensitivity
Paraffin (Alkanes)
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Impedes absorption of oxygen and
elimination of wastes leading to toxicity
and immune system reaction
Physical Therapy for the Skin
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Skin Brushing
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Helps remove dead skin, excess oils, and
unclogs pores
Induces migration of white blood cells to
the skin
Best done right before showering or
bathing
Physical Therapy for the Skin
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Sauna
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Increases circulation and perspiration
15 minutes maximum at first
Contraindicated when feeling weak
Aerobic Exercise
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Increases circulation and perspiration
Physical Therapy for the Skin
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Contrast Showers
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Contrast between hot and cold increases
circulation and WBCs
Instructions: 3 minutes hot then 1 minute
cold. Repeat at least once always finishing
with cold
Physical Therapy for the Skin
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“Detoxification” Bath
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Add ½ cup baking soda or ½ cup Epsom
salt. Soak for 15-20 minutes then scrub
the skin with a natural fiber brush.
The water will become murky. It is said
that this procedure helps remove
aluminum, mercury and other toxins
A charcoal filter on the shower to
remove chlorine
Eczema
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Diet
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Eliminate food allergens
Decrease arachidonic acid
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Anti-inflammatory diet
Supplements
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Vitamin A, 25,000 IU
Vitamin C, 500-1000 mg
Vitamin E, 400 IU
Bioflavonoids, 500-1000 mg
Eczema
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Supplements
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Zinc picolinate, 50 mg
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Decrease the dose as the condition clears
Flaxseed oil, 1-2 tablespoons per day
Botanicals
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Glycyrrhiza (licorice)
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Decreases histamine production
Burdock
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Antibacterial, normalizes inflammation and
immunity
Acne Vulgaris
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Diet
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Increase whole food consumption
Avoid refined carbohydrates
Avoid trans-fatty acids
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Avoid dairy
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Anything with partially hydrogenated oils
May contribute exogenous hormones and
arachidonic acid
Avoid high iodine-content foods
Decrease fat consumption
Acne Vulgaris
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Supplements
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Vitamin E, 400IU
Vitamin C, 1000 mg
Chromium, 400 mcg
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Skin diabetes
Zinc picolinate, 50 mg
B complex 3XRDA tid
Brewer’s yeast, 1 tbsp bid
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Contraindicated for persons with gout
Acne Vulgaris
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Botanicals
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Echinacea
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Antibacterial,
Enhances immunity and wound healing
Decreases inflammation
Golden seal, Milk thistle, Dandelion
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Antibacterial
Decreases Inflammation
Supports liver function
Acne Vulgaris
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Premenstrual or menstrual acne
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Vitamin B6, 50 mg bid
Vitamin A, 100,000 IU for 3 months
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Don’t use unless nothing else is working
Women should be using birth control at
least 3 months before treatment and 1
month after
Cheilitis and xerosis are common
Headache, joint & muscle pain, headache,
and emotional lability are signs of toxicity